Re: [Elecraft] Lightning concerns: Was: K4 Remote: My QTH vs. a friend's, many miles to the north

office window I saw our studio tower take 3 direct hits in one afternoon, with no damage observed. so the massive grounds did their job that day. My experience is to do what you can and accept the fact that lightning will do its thing when it wants too. For a 24/7 operation redundancy is the best solu

Re: [Elecraft] ptt-key

Powering off with power button or Turing off power supply? George Fremin III > On Apr 4, 2024, at 3:38 PM, ev...@pa2kw.com wrote: > > I changed the PTT-KEY setting in my K3s (K3+KIO3B) to DTR-RTS, but powering > off it returns to OFF-OFF. > > Can this be stored permane

[Elecraft] The Elecraft K4 has been sold

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[Elecraft] Elecraft K4 for sale

I'm selling my Elecraft K4 (not a "D"). D upgrade is available from Elecraft. It is 2 years old with an ATU. $4,100 shipped and insured to Continental US in original boxes. Due to current conditions, refunds are not available. Details and photos on request.

Re: [Elecraft] K4 missing features, was OT: The 4-track mind

4. Transmit Monitor 73 George AI4VZ On Sun, Dec 10, 2023 at 11:29 AM Dave wrote: > Wayne, if you can return to a single track mind for a moment, any update on > when the K4 missing features will be finished? > > In no particular order: > 1. General coverage, the button still do

Re: [Elecraft] K3S VFO B doesn't change sub-RX frequency

Are you "Holding" Sub to turn on sub? If so you might be going into Diversity and VFO A controls both receivers. Can't ask how I know that! 73 George AI4VZ On Sun, Dec 3, 2023 at 4:45 PM Jim Kutsch KY2D wrote: > Hi Ed, > > Thanks for the reply. Yes, that was one of the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Resistor Values

R81 = 100 on the Elecraft K3s schematic for the RF Board. 73 George AI4VZ On Wed, Nov 15, 2023 at 8:48 AM Paul Van Dyke wrote: > Errr not being a smartass ... Have you asked Elecraft? > Knowing their workload .. it might not be a 2 minute reply > > Paul KB9AVO > > On Wed,

Re: [Elecraft] Wanted P3

I have a P3 but I am in the US. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Paul Barlow Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2023 1:14 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Wanted P3 Dear Elecrafters, After a long period of inactivity, I have been back o

Re: [Elecraft] Loaded K3 and P3 for sale

I am putting my well-loved and pampered K3 and P3. K3 s/n 3934 Factory serviced and updated and in top operating condition. 100 watt unit Dual receiver General coverage bypass filter in main Rx Both synthesizers upgraded with S synthesizers DVR Internal 100w ATU 5 filters in main Rx, FM, 2.

Re: [Elecraft] OT: The day I found out I was going to be an engineer

Disregard, sent to wrong addres -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of George Thornton Sent: Saturday, September 16, 2023 10:02 AM To: Rick Bates, NK7I ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: The day I found out I was going to be an

Re: [Elecraft] OT: The day I found out I was going to be an engineer

The other thing about this video is that he did not test the 180-600 at different apertures. Reports from earlier videos say it does better at f8 instead of wide open. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Rick Bates, NK7I Sent: Saturday, September 16,

[Elecraft] K3/K3S options / parts

the radio when you add the second receiver. I have all of a 2nd RX but not this DVR board that I am sure the user did not know to remove when they removed the 2nd RX from a radio. If anyone has extras of the above or parts radios I might be interested. Thanks -- George Fremin III - K5TR geo

Re: [Elecraft] A Good Headset For A K3

well - this gives me a fuller sound that I am much happier with and I often get good audio reports from folks. YMMV George Fremin III > On Aug 6, 2023, at 3:25 PM, Lee Hiers wrote: > > On Sun, Aug 6, 2023 at 3:24 PM Jim Brown wrote: > > >> The only shortcoming of

Re: [Elecraft] K4 and Yamaha CM-500 Mic?

gain on the K4 is set at 12. TX rear mic configuration is Bias ON Preamp OFF. 73 George AI4VZ On Mon, Jul 31, 2023 at 9:32 AM Pete Smith N4ZR wrote: > My CM-500 is about 4 years old, and shedding ear-pads, but it works fine > with my K3. > > 73, Pete N4ZR > > On 7/31/2023 6:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Receive gone

a pin diode on the bottom of the radio and I got some from Mouser and replaced it and it has been working fine since. If you can not find the post in the archives - let me know and I can try to dig up the info. George Fremin III > On Jul 3, 2023, at 5:36 AM, Michael Carter wrote: >

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Rx is awesome...

That was not my experience. Right out the bat we were occupying a frequency and calling. We were heard so well we found ourselves at the bottom of a pileup for the next two or more hours. You might want to take a closer look at your various mic and transmitter settings. These have to be ad

Re: [Elecraft] Field Day Operation

I think this was an Icom 7300 but I am not sure. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Steve L Sent: Saturday, July 1, 2023 8:47 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Field Day Operation I was wondering too about the huge signal in th

Re: [Elecraft] Field Day Operation

Our group was a 6A. The signal was from the 20 meter voice station in our group. This station in the picture was GOTA operating under a separate call sign. The 20 meter voice station showed up large on our waterfall, but we kept elsewhere on the band and no problems. There was another stat

Re: [Elecraft] Field Day Operation

This was my station. I appreciate the suggestion and will see what we can do next year to increase the Man-Cave effect. Thanks for producing such a quality rig. It was a joy to use and was very popular with our GOTA operators. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qt

Re: [Elecraft] KPA3 Rev B not output

not working like the other. So maybe that was this joint getting worse over time. Of course I did heat up other things so - I can not prove it but that tab was very very poorly soldered and the more likely issue. > On May 20, 2023, at 9:23 AM, George Fremin III wrote: > > I po

[Elecraft] KPA3 Rev B not output

sts in its full form? Are there things I can check with the module out of the radio? It looks like it would be very hard to do much checking with it in a radio since access to the parts / traces on the board is likely impossible. Any hints or tips would be very welcome. Thanks George Fremi

Re: [Elecraft] K2 with K100 Power

I have had no issues stacking the the three Kpa500 Kat500 K3 I have been running my remote station like this for a few years. George Fremin III > On Mar 28, 2023, at 2:17 PM, W3FPR wrote: > > William, > > At least 20 amps is good, a bit more for safety. > Note that the

Re: [Elecraft] Using ANTLION MODMIC 4 with Elecraft K3

I plug my mod mic into the back and the pinout is correct using rear panel and bias on George Fremin III K5TR > On Mar 13, 2023, at 6:08 AM, w...@w5wz.com wrote: > >  > > Anyone using an ANTLION MODMIC 4 with an Elecraft K3? > > I'm having difficulty. The Modmi

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft 80M SSB Net Report

I have a similar sized lot and am located in a city. Antennas are everything on HF and the bigger the better. I tried just about everything but eventually sprung for a rooftop tower and a SteppIr 3 element. Huge improvement. Much better than a dipole. I hear the hex beam antennas work pretty

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - 100 watt amp dead?

that seemed to go up as I turned up the power control. I did not note the amount of current shown on the K3 display but I will look at this further in a few days. Thanks for all the good advice so far - once I am back with the radio I will dig into it a bit more. -- George Fremin III - K5TR g

[Elecraft] K-2 For Sale

date. Dave, W8FGU ELECRAFT SUPPORT 73, George (Paul) LINEHAN WA6YCA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list h

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - 100 watt amp dead?

On Tue, Nov 29, 2022 at 06:19:45PM +, Michael Carter wrote: > > The original 100 watt PA (KPA3) used RF BJTs as the finals, > whereas the KPA3A used RF MOSFETs (LDMOS). This is an early K3 - it does have some K3S upgrades. s/n 1573 -- George Fremin III - K5TR geo...@kkn

[Elecraft] K3 - 100 watt amp dead?

this radio at less than 60 watts all the time. Are there any common failures to look for or test? I was going to open the radio up this week and see if anything was obvious. Thanks -- George Fremin III - K5TR geo...@kkn.net http://www.kkn.net/~k5tr

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

On Wed, Nov 02, 2022 at 05:34:12PM -0400, j...@kk9a.com wrote: > I really like the Sony MDR 7506 for <$100 that I believe you use for music > listening but it also has no mic. ModMic. Then you can have a mic on any headphones you like. -- George Fremin III - K5TR geo...@kkn

[Elecraft] K3 RX does not always work at power up

. Anyone recall seeing this symptom before? Thanks -- George Fremin III - K5TR geo...@kkn.net http://www.kkn.net/~k5tr __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] K3 that has gone deaf - Solved / Fixed

more installing them. They are small and inexpensive. I replaced it last night and the receiver is working. Thanks for the troubleshooting tips. On Wed, Oct 12, 2022 at 04:54:59PM +, George Fremin III K5TR wrote: > > I have a K3 that has gone deaf. It can bearly hear my XG1 at

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

nes and then pop the mic on them when I get to the ham staiton. And it easy to take off when I am not on voice modes. https://antlionaudio.com/products/modmic-uni -- George Fremin III - K5TR geo...@kkn.net http://www.kkn.net/~k5tr __

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

he low end in a few contests but for me this is not work well - this gives me a fuller sound that I am much happier with and I often get good audio reports from folks. YMMV George - K5TR > On Nov 1, 2022, at 6:59 PM, David Gilbert wrote: > > I've never understood the appeal of

Re: [Elecraft] K3 that has gone deaf

kvx3 so it is not d5 George Fremin III > On Oct 12, 2022, at 6:49 PM, David Hachadorian wrote: > >  Hi George, > > Maybe the second paragraph from Elecraft here will help: > https://marc.info/?l=elecraft&m=145323127930319&w=2 > > 73 > > Dave Hachadorian

[Elecraft] K3 that has gone deaf

ere a way for me to prove that or do I just need to replace D25 to find out? I do notice that if I touch some areas on the bottom board the signal does increase. Thanks -- George Fremin III - K5TR geo...@kkn.net http://www.kkn.net/~k

Re: [Elecraft] COM port problems

It is possible the parameters set in the computer after reboot don't match those set in the program. Check the port and baud settings. Generally xom port settings need to match for communication to occur. Sent from my Galaxy Original message From: "Peter Dougherty (W2IRT)

[Elecraft] KX-1 40/20 ATU/Meyer for sale $375 shipped ConUsa.

Complete with Pelican case.. postal money order will work. Paul, WA6YCA. Pictures available. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

[Elecraft] Have a K-2 SN 01049

Considering selling but need to figure out what is installed, as I haven’t used the rig much after purchase. Elecraft is missing a block of records. They suggest opening up & taking pics. Any others thoughts appreciated. It’s the QRP version with a tuner. Thanks. Paul WA6YCA ___

Re: [Elecraft] PayPal holding payment. (Follow up)

I had a situation with a frankly fraudulent internet vendor that was claiming discount prices on a name brand product. The web page looked identical to the official company in design and appeared to be an outlet for the company. I placed a small order as a test but then changed my mind within a

Re: [Elecraft] F.S. Well Equipped K3 & P3

Sold On Fri, Apr 8, 2022 at 12:33 PM George Danner wrote: > *K3-K High Performance 160 - 6M Transceiver W/Subreceiver:* > > K3/100 100 W Transceiver, KAT3 Internal ATU, KRX3-High Performance > Subreceiver, KDVR3- Digital Voice Recorder, KXV3A-RX Ant., IF Out and > Xverter

[Elecraft] F.S. Well Equipped K3 & P3

its in good condition from a non-smoking home. Photos available. $3000 Shipped CONUS in Elecraft Boxes. AI4VZ George Danner Address & Email at QRZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: h

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Delivery delay

. Believe me - you will forget the time waiting and be happy with the K4. Join the io group to see where you stand if that is important to you - join the CreativeK4ShippingStatus group. 73 George AI4VZ On Sun, Apr 3, 2022 at 12:34 PM Sam Sargent via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Sprogs

tion could become intermittent. 73 George AI4VZ On Mon, Jan 31, 2022 at 3:00 PM Fred Jensen wrote: > I had a similar problem when I first got my P3. The symptom(s) centered > around the noise drifting upward. Hand on top would send it back down > to the baseline. One of the Elecraft techs [

Re: [Elecraft] Unassembled K2 Vs Assembled Marketability

As a former K2 owner I can say at least half the fun of one of these was to build it myself. This is one of the last kinds of major kits that involve assembling all the components onto a circuit board. Today with all the surface mount devices the technical challenge is too much for most of us

Re: [Elecraft] On ground - in ground radials

soil. I seemed to remember from my 1st Phone exam that 120 radials were required. 73 George AI4VZ On Mon, Jan 17, 2022 at 11:23 AM Mike Fatchett wrote: > A well known 9 lander lid uses chicken wire for his 160 antenna and it > works very very well. I am not sure what effect crossing t

Re: [Elecraft] K4D Owner Manual

I converted the manual to a version with a white background. I will be happy to send a copy to anyone who requests one. 73, George K2DM Sent from Mail for Windows From: Sam Sargent via Elecraft Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2021 12:47 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K4D

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 in multi radio environment

I normally use a K3s in a highly competitive 6A field day environment. One year my K3s had a problem and a KX3 was substituted. I did not notice any problems in the multi transmitter environment with the use of the KX3. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Beh

Re: [Elecraft] 2nd RX Removal

I think you just have to read the instruction manual for installing it and work backwards. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Dave Agsten Sent: Sunday, November 7, 2021 1:46 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] 2nd RX Removal Is ther

Re: [Elecraft] Temperature or Warmth of KPA500 when "Off" ?

Check electrical codes. I don't believe a power strip for 220 is legal under the electrical code. Too much power. Concur that you can build an on/off switch to control the outlet. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Ken Winterling Sent: Thursday, Ju

Re: [Elecraft] HOA antenna restrictions

accept outdoor TV antennas. I wasn't a Ham in those days so never had the opportunity to test compliance. No HOA balked once they were sent a copy of the relative parts of the Act. 73 George AI4VZ On Tue, Jun 29, 2021 at 12:44 AM John Marvin wrote: > Luckily for you, they were not awar

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Nano VNA

Roughly in the same price range is the Array Solutions AIM UHF. In the course of my HAM career I have used a variety of analyzers. I have a NanoVNA and it does work, but its menu system is horrible and counter intuitive. In addition the use of tiny connectors is not ideal for our common N and

Re: [Elecraft] using the sub receiver in a K3S with a 2nd P3?

The P3 is designed to work with both the main and sub receiver using the IF output. I don't think you can separately hook up a P3 just for the sub receiver. I think the radio puts out a signal to the IF output for whatever receiver is active at the time. -Original Message- From: ele

Re: [Elecraft] Giving Up

I am not active in CW, most of my HF work is voice. I do some contesting but I have conflicting time demands that make it difficult to spend a lot of time in the operating chair. The K3 has been my rig of choice and I am very comfortable with the rig.I am of course intrigued by the K4.

Re: [Elecraft] Giving Up

I think it is correct to say the basic k4 does not exceed the K3 raw performance (based on the Sherwood engineering standard) but I think the results are pretty close for practical purposes. I would not say the K4 is materially worse. I think it would be up to individual K3 owners to decide

Re: [Elecraft] Giving Up

I don't know the FTDX10 but it looks like it has a single receiver and can't be updated. I note these Yaesu rigs seem to have crystal filters and use a combination of superhet and direct sampling architecture whereas the K4D is direct sampling. I would hold off on reaching conclusions on rela

Re: [Elecraft] Giving Up

I agree that the price for the K4 has to be compared with the fully loaded K3 plus P3. In that respect it is not overpriced. I don't think we should make too much of the Sherwood Engineering test data at this point.I would suspect it would be hard for the human ear to tell the difference

Re: [Elecraft] P3 freezes

I have a more or less fully loaded K3 with the synthesizer upgrades. The K3 was gone through at the factory and appears to be running well. I have a P3 that also has the SVGA card and the transmit monitor add on. On a number of occasions my P3 seems to freeze and fails to move with tuning as I

Re: [Elecraft] For Sale KX3 SOLD

The KX3 has been sold tnx to all. de George WD0AKZ dit - dit __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list

Re: [Elecraft] For Sale KX3

Sorry for not Signing the previous posting. de George WD0AKZ dit - dit On 4/28/2021 4:29 PM, George Pasek wrote: For Sale KX3 OEM Box & Manual KXAT3F   20 Watt Internal Automatic Antenna Tuner KXFL3-F  Dual-Passband Roofing Filter KXBC3-F  Internal NiMH Charger / Real-Time Clock MH3 

[Elecraft] For Sale KX3

For Sale KX3 OEM Box & Manual KXAT3F 20 Watt Internal Automatic Antenna Tuner KXFL3-F Dual-Passband Roofing Filter KXBC3-F Internal NiMH Charger / Real-Time Clock MH3 Hand Microphone XG50 Signal Source KX3-PCKT Accessory Cable Kit E980229  Transmit Audio Cable E980230 Receive Audio Cable E980231 I

Re: [Elecraft] Speaker upgrade

Which radio? With respect to the K3 I would recommend use of external speakers. They can improve comfort for longer listening periods. I am a personal fan of the Sounds Sweet communications speakers. Unfortunately although the web page remains open they have not been selling them for years..

Re: [Elecraft] Fire Sign Theatre

The reports I have seen so far already confirm to my mind that the upgrade is worth doing. Now I just have to get the purchase past She Who Must Be Obeyed. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Dana Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2021 1:21 PM To: Elecraft@

Re: [Elecraft] Buyer Beware!

Hackers are getting very sophisticated. I have heard of situations where they have hacked into individual and business email accounts, sending messages to banks and other organizations to steal substantial sums of money. You have to be very careful these days. -Original Message- From:

Re: [Elecraft] Can I rent a K4?

I think Elecraft has enough on its hands with COVID 19 just getting these rigs designed, updated, built and shipped. I am not aware that any major manufacturer of HF amateur radio transceivers maintains an equipment rental program. A rental program would be complex to administer. You would h

Re: [Elecraft] Shack Equipment Storage

Wet is much more of a problem with electronic equipment than 100 plus degree heat. I live in Western Washington, my locality has about the same total rainfall as the middle east coast states but we rarely have downpours. It just drizzles and mists all the time. I have owned boats in this c

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Panadaptor Display

hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9011011&hvtargid=pla-791028447790> for $120. No clue if it is any good; but solutions are available. This one does give some limited options. 73 George AI4VZ On Tue, Jan 26, 2021 at 10:00 AM Grant Youngman wrote: > I display, whether physi

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Receive Filter question

I have followed the Sherwood Receiver test data over the years and I know Elecraft has always been in or near the top spot. I also would be reluctant to upgrade to a K4 if my K3 is the same or pretty close to the same in the key performance characteristics. I wonder whether we are nearing the t

Re: [Elecraft] Sherwood Receiver report K4 ?

It is my understanding Sherwood Engineering obtains a K4 and tests it. Until they have done that it will not show up on the list. Since Elecraft is a major player they will test it when they can. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Greg Herman Sent:

Re: [Elecraft] External sound card advice needed to attach to K3

Can we all please stop the flaming. It does nothing for this forum and drives good people away. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of w...@w2xj.net Sent: Friday, January 1, 2021 7:48 PM To: Linda M Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; donov...@erols.com Subj

Re: [Elecraft] Buying a Used K3(S) - any things to consider?

I don't know the answer to all your questions but I will note the following: The KIOb3 board is not essential. You just need to have a serial port or a USB adapter for connecting with a computer. I never bothered to upgrade mine when I upgraded the synthesizers on my K3. Many of us have foun

Re: [Elecraft] Tuning Random-Length Wire Antenna with K3 Internal Tuner??

You might take a look at the SGC company website. They make excellent autotuners designed to be mounted outdoors at the antenna. The site includes a number of guide articles and manuals with a wealth of information. These tuners are fully automatic in that when you first transmit on a frequenc

Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit

I concur with this statement. For instance, SGC makes "smartuners" that can be remotely mounted from your transceiver. These tuners work automatically to tune the antenna when a transmission occurs. The long press on the XMIT button function transmits a low power continuous tune sufficient

Re: [Elecraft] P3 question

;tightened" the female by bending the center female. This was several years ago after moving into a new house with a new Ham Shack. 73 George AI4VZ On Mon, Nov 23, 2020 at 6:55 PM Nr4c wrote: > Make sure all connectors are firmly seated. > > Sent from my iPhone > ...nr4c. bill

Re: [Elecraft] K3S MIC Problem

The K3(s) as I understand it has protective circuitry that will reduce mic output if there are return power issues. I once had an experience during Field Day where my K3 was suddenly not transmitting or doing so at a very low level. Mine was traced to a SO239 connector that had worked loose

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA-100 tuner question.

Bob, According to my KXPA100 manual (A2-2013) - "... tap *tune* again within 5 seconds. The ATU will do a second tune using smaller steps in inductance and capacitance values." All my Electraft ATUs have a similar feature. Downside - It does take much longer to achieve the match.

Re: [Elecraft] K2 purchase considered

I have owned both a K2 and K3. I have also worked but have not owned a KX3. I am also not a CW operator. The K2 was one of the more interesting kit projects, I had a lot of fun with it and learned a lot. It is built "old school" with very little surface mount chips. It is however a 22 year

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Wetting current and CW paddles

In radio & TV broadcasting we used "Dry" contacts for microphone switching. Both relays and switches. The contacts actually wiped a tiny amount as they made or broke. Usually the contacts were actually gold plated stiff wires that were mounted at a right angle. 73 George AI4VZ

Re: [Elecraft] Differences Between K4 Models

I am in the same boat as you. My primary interest is e-commerce and public service. The k3 works well for me. I want to see significant improvement in receiver and sound quality. I am waiting for the k4 to get out and be reviewed. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

[Elecraft] K3/100 For Sale / Serial# 6384 / 2RX / ATU / Synth Upgrades / USB K3IOB / X-Ref / DVR etc...

so the high power amp in the K3 has rarely been used at 100% output. Pictures as of Oct 10th 2020, more can be provided if I determine you are serious... internal etc.. http://www.nc7j.com/pa/main.php?cmd=album&var1=NG7M%2FRadios%2FK3%2FOct+10th+For+Sale+Pictures%2F -- M. Georg

Re: [Elecraft] ELECRAFT MACRO PROGRAMMING BOOK BY FRED CADY

ordering through our print shop and then carrying 25 copies of a 25 to 50 page document on a plane. Might try a local equivalent to Kinko (FEDEX). 73 George AI4VZ > On 10/09/20 14:26, w4sc wrote: > > I just was on chat with LuLu. They will NOT print the pdf offered, > unless you are the a

Re: [Elecraft] Pennies?

assembling an Elecraft is mostly offset by the additional packaging and instructions for the kit end user. I'm probably going to make a K4 my final radio as a 80th birthday present in a year or two! 73 George AI4VZ On Sun, Oct 4, 2020 at 4:11 PM Neil wrote: > > I am just curiou

Re: [Elecraft] FS: Elecraft PR6 Preamp - SOLD

FYI they still sell the PR6-10 preamps new from Elecraft. I just bought one a month ago. I have the K3 and I have made some (but not all) of the conversions to K3s standards. My K3 is performing well. I have my eye on the new K4 but want to see some comparative performance test results be

Re: [Elecraft] K3 going expeditionary

Concur. The K3 can in my experience be vulnerable to voltage drop which can happen with a questionable power source. For a rig like the K3 you should draw straight from the battery. You can add some additional protection in a mobile setup by incorporating a voltage regulator In the circui

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Utility Help Please

When something strange like this happens another step to try is to refresh the firmware in the radio. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Hank Garretson Sent: Sunday, August 9, 2020 8:10 PM To: Nr4c Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 U

Re: [Elecraft] Reliable PL-259 UHF connector engagement

Bill, Looks very similar. 73 George  AI4VZ On 7/29/20 3:21 PM, William Hammond wrote: Perhaps looking something like this one (BNC)? https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=6510 <https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=6510> 73, Bill-AK5X On Jul 29, 2020, at 2:02 PM, George

Re: [Elecraft] Reliable PL-259 UHF connector engagement

not sure. I suspect that the tools were far more expensive than should have been since we only had two sets. One set at the studio & one set at the transmitter. 73 George AI4VZ On 7/29/20 2:12 PM, Andy Durbin wrote: When I worked in the aerospace industry it was common practice t

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3 problem

All Bands? If receiving a strong station, is it on frequency? 73 George AI4VZ -Original Message- From: LA7NO Sent: Monday, July 27, 2020 8:50 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3 problem Hello, The K3 suddenly stopped working. One day all OK, the next

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

I use one just like this on 30M, and have always thought of it as a ground plane.  The drooping radials give a good match to 50 ohms. 73 - George, W3HBM On 7/26/2020 2:36 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: [This message came from an external source. If suspicious, report to ab...@ilstu.edu<mailto

Re: [Elecraft] Waterproof SO-239 covers

s made properly, and then properly mated by rotating the coax until the tiny indentations on the female are found and mated with the male. Then tighten it hand tight. If not indoors then seal the connection. 73 George AI4VZ -Original Message- From: Mike Harris via Elecraft I must say tha

[Elecraft] ISO KX-1

Looking for all bands. If I locate one, I’ll sell mine with 40,20 a 30 mtr board and tuner. Please advise, Paul WA6YCA Tnx __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmf

Re: [Elecraft] CW Mush

Is your NB on? If it is, turn it off and see if it helps. 73, George -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

[Elecraft] HAVE KX-3 Loaded will trade for K-3s + $$

Thank you & 73!!! __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support thi

Re: [Elecraft] Future of KPA500 & KAT500

imited to the 15 db gain restriction - the manufacturer is but not you. 73 George AI4VZ -Original Message- From: Charlie T Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2020 9:06 AM To: 'Nr4c' Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Future of KPA500 & KAT500 Isn't there some

Re: [Elecraft] Field Day and clean radios

Assuming this is not just keying you are also going to have to disinfect the microphone. You also have issues with computer keyboards for logging. For working with computers I would think the commercial equipment wipes would be OK. I typically wet paper towels with alcohol so it is damp but no

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Operation on 6 Meters

Internal oscillation suppressed by higher drive level?  What does it do in operate with zero drive? On 6/16/2020 11:25 AM, Ed G wrote: [This message came from an external source. If suspicious, report to ab...@ilstu.edu] Hi Adrian, Yes, I also substituted a new

[Elecraft] ISO ASSEMBLED 30 meter Kx-1 Board

Paul, WA6YCA TNX & 73 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help suppor

Re: [Elecraft] Computer Monitor Recommendations

I have a portable monitor made by AOC. The stand folds into the back for convenient storage and transport. Connects to computer via USB. Very convenient and good for tight spaces. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Mark Goldberg Sent: Saturday, Ju

[Elecraft] ISO ASSEMBLED ELECRAFT KIO2 AUX I/O MODULE

Just scored a used K-2 TNX & 73. PAUL. WA6YCA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.q

Re: [Elecraft] stripping insulation from enamel wires

dipped the wire into the casing. It worked well. 73, George NC5G -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

[Elecraft] KX-3 Loaded As New $1,350 Shipped ConUsa

KX-3, unfielded. Non-smoker. Tuner, Clock, Filter Battery, Charger & Bag __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This l

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